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Product Dimensions | 19.13"L x 7.75"W x 11.63"H |
Color | Metallic Gray |
Material | Stainless Steel |
Item Weight | 11 Pounds |
Brand | Zojirushi |
About this item
- Countertop fish roaster
- Extra wide roasting rack
- Platinum catalytic filter reduces smoke and odor
- Top and bottom reflectors enhance crispiness
- Stainless steel roasting rack directs excess oil and fat away from food
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13-3/4 inches Extra Wide Rack
About Zojirushi
Zojirushi is dedicated to offering a new generation of products that exemplify ease, affluence and style in its three main business areas: Cooking appliances, food and beverage preservation and amenities for both home and industry. It will continue to offer attractive products that cater to modern needs based on its guiding philosophy - to improve customers' quality of life through innovative technology - into the 21st Century and beyond.
Fish Roaster EF-VPC40
"Fine dining at home is entirely possible."
The Fish Roaster makes it easy to roast fish and other foods such as chops, chicken and steak. Top and bottom heating elements ensure even cooking without flipping foods, and the platinum catalytic filter on the lid reduces smoke and odor components.
- Extra wide roasting rack accommodates large fish and meats (up to 13-3/4” in width)
- Powerful 1,300 watts to cook foods quickly
- Adjustable timer up to 30 minutes
- Stainless steel roasting rack directs excess oil and fat away from food for healthy roasting
- Top and bottom heating elements allow even cooking without flipping foods
- Most parts can be disassembled and cleaned thoroughly
- ETLus listed
- Instruction manual in English, Korean and Japanese
Key Features
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Ideal for roasting fish, chops, chicken, and steak. |
Flip open lid for easy operation. |
Includes a food server for easy removal of foods. |
Disassembles for easy cleaning. |
Never change your odor filter again.
Platinum Catalytic Filter
The filter works similarly to a car's catalytic converter. Platinum is a very efficient catalyst in chemical reactions. By infusing platinum particles in the filter, it allows the filter to chemically decompose odor components into carbon dioxide and water more efficiently. Smoke is also chemically decomposed in a similar way. A catalytic filter itself does not change or easily deteriorate, and does not have to be replaced, as opposed to other filters.
Heat Reflectors
Two reflectors are located behind the top and bottom heaters. The bottom reflector, called the floating reflector, floats atop a shallow pool of water. The water helps to keep the temperature of the reflector down in order to reduce smoke from oil or food particles that may fall onto it and become burnt-on.
Worry-Free Roasting
- Platinum catalytic filter on lid reduces up to 90% of smoke and odor components
- Top and bottom heat reflectors work in tandem to enhance crispiness
Just what are ZOJIRUSHI Gourment Products?
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The Gourmet Roaster has heating elements in its lid and base for broiling or roasting your favorite cuts of meat or fish. A catalytic filter built into the lid helps to keep most of the odor inside, so even fish can be broiled indoors. |
Our Indoor Electric Grill is designed to barbecue your steaks, vegetables or seafood; at your dining table with minimal effort. A drip pan is built-in to catch the excess oil and fat, making your hamburgers healthier for the family. |
The Gourmet Sizzler is an electric griddle, where frying anything from pork chops to pancakes is more fun when it's done at your table. Japanese teppanyaki or Korean BBQ is a great way to fill the house with gourmet aromas. |
Our Gourmet d'Expert electric skillets are ideal for braising pot roasts or chicken as they simmer in wine. Japanese cuisine features these skillets in their popular hot pot style of cooking, or the internationally familiar sukiyaki. |
Fish Roaster EF-VPC40 | Indoor Electric Grill EB-CC15 | Indoor Electric Grill EB-DLC10 | Gourmet Sizzler Electric Griddle EA-DCC10 | Gourmet d'Expert Electric Skillet EP-RAC50 | Gourmet d'Expert Electric Skillet EP-PBC10 | |
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Dimensions (W x D x H) | 19-1/8 x 11-5/8 x 7-3/4 inches | 12-5/8 x 18-3/4 x 3 inches | 20-3/4 x 14-1/8 x 3-5/8 inches | 23-5/8 x 15 x 4-3/8 inches | 17-5/8 x 15 x 8-1/8 inches (with Deep Pan) | 15-1/4 x 13-7/8 x 7-3/4 inches |
Electrical Rating | 120 volts / 1300 watts | 120 volts / 1,300 watts | 120 volts / 1,500 watts | 120 volts / 1,350 watts | 120 volts / 1,350 watts | 120 volts / 1,300 watts |
Cooking Timer | Up to 30 minutes | |||||
Cooking Surface | 13-3/4 x 8-1/4 (rack dimensions) | 14-7/8 x 10-5/8 inches | 19 x 12-1/2 inches | 12 x 2-1/2 inches (diameter x depth) | 10-1/2 x 2-1/4 inches (diameter x depth) | |
Heat Range | 176°F to 410°F | 176°F to 410°F | Keep Warm (176°F) to 425°F | Keep Warm (176°F) to 480°F | Keep Warm (176°F) to 430°F | |
Deep Dish Inner Pan | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
Stay Cool Side Handles | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Nonstick Grilling/Cooking Surface | Stainless Steel Roasting Rack | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Dishwasher Safe Drip Tray | ✓ | |||||
Disassembles for Easy Cleaning | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Product information
Product Dimensions | 19.13"L x 7.75"W x 11.63"H |
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Color | Metallic Gray |
Material | Stainless Steel |
Item Weight | 11 Pounds |
Brand | Zojirushi |
Shape | Rectangular |
Is Dishwasher Safe | No |
Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
Item Weight | 11 pounds |
Manufacturer | Zojirushi America |
ASIN | B00VAG84OM |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | EF-VPC40 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #68,150 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #25 in Rotisseries & Roasters |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | March 20, 2015 |
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Product Description
Zojirushi' s fish roaster has a platinum catalytic filter on lid that reduces up to 90% of smoke and odor components. Platinum is a very efficient catalyst in chemical reactions. By infusing platinum particles in the filter, it allows the filter to chemically decompose odor components into carbon dioxide and water more efficiently. Smoke is also chemically decomposed in a similar way. A catalytic filter itself does not change or easily deteriorate and does not have to be replaced, as opposed to other filters. The roaster also has top and bottom heat reflectors that work in tandem to enhance crispiness. Top and bottom heating elements allow even cooking without flipping foods. The extra wide roasting rack accommodates large fish and meats.
Customer reviews
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Customers like the quality, heat, smell and ease of cleaning of the fish roaster. For example, they mention it's extremely effective, cooks fish very well, the smell goes away entirely and that the pieces are removable for cleaning. That said, they say it'll allow you to enjoy cooking and eating fish again.
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Customers like the quality of the roasting pan. For example, they say it's an excellent product, extremely effective, and works well. Some mention that it'll save them time by not needing to defrost their fish. Overall, most are satisfied with the product's quality.
"...Low smoke due to water tray to catch drippings• Works really well for oily fish like mackerel, salmon, black cod•..." Read more
"...This is also made of steel and reacts to magnets. This coating seems durable to me so long as you don't leave water in the machine 24/7...." Read more
"...I set the timer for 12 minutes. It was thick salmon. Turned out excellent! Very moist. Make sure water is added to the plastic tray when using...." Read more
"...Never too strong and never fishy- even when cooking varieties of fish that are naturally stinky.I'd recommend this to anybody." Read more
Customers like the heat of the roasting pan. They mention that it cooks fish very well, is really good for grilling fish, and is a quick high heat cook. They also say that the fish was crispy on the outside and juicy/moist on the inside. Customers also appreciate the good smoke absorption, quick cooking time, and simple operation. Overall, customers are happy with the heat and recommend it to others.
"...The roaster has top and bottom heating elements so there isn’t as much of a need to turn the fish and risk breaking it up, but since you can only..." Read more
"...The fish was crispy on the outside and juicy/moist on the inside. Cleaning the pan is so much easier now!!..." Read more
"This is a beautiful appliance. Easy to use and cooks food perfectly. Pay attention to the packaging notes when opening up...." Read more
"great for cooking that fresh fish and great on the steaks... absoulty no fishy smell when cooking it.... Im thinking that eventually the filter will..." Read more
Customers like the smell of the roasting pan. They say the smell goes away completely after a couple of hours, and there's less smoke and fish odors. The smoke / odor filter works pretty good, but if oil/juices fall directly on the burner, it may not work as expected.
"...lidded with only a small vent with a filter at the top, very little of fish smell comes out of the unit unlike cooking it over the stove...." Read more
"...Besides the first heating out of the package. There is also no odors...." Read more
"...that fresh fish and great on the steaks... absoulty no fishy smell when cooking it.... Im thinking that eventually the filter will have to be..." Read more
"...Well it does grill fish nicely but because of the vents there will still be smell and I didn't see a big difference from using a pan and lid on a..." Read more
Customers like the ease of cleaning the roasting pan. They say the pieces are removable and can be cleaned well. Some mention that the bottom heating elements are very easy to use and clean. Overall, most are happy with the ease and convenience of cleaning.
"...Easy to disassemble and clean, no need to wipe down the kitchen afterwardsVery easy to use...." Read more
"...Cleaning the pan is so much easier now!!..." Read more
"...It isn't too bad to clean, not a simple "wipe down" but - less work than if you pan-fried yourself a fillet...." Read more
"...Cleaning is NOT easy. It always takes me 15 minutes to cook the fish and then 30 minutes to clean the roaster...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the taste of the fish roasted in the pan. They mention that it has the best taste they have had in a couple years, and that it saves them lots of time. Overall, customers are happy with the product and recommend it to others.
"High points:• Better tasting fish due to direct heating from top and bottom in close proximity to the fish•..." Read more
"...It does a fantastic job of giving you nice crispy fish while maintaining both tender and moist interiors regardless of the type of fish fillet you..." Read more
"...I even roast vegetables on it. Quick, easy, tastes great, and I eat healthier and don't eat out much anymore...." Read more
"...Probably the best-tasting fish I've had in a couple years. Crispy outside, but soft, flaky inside.Also, extremely easy to use...." Read more
Customers find the roasting pan easy to use. They say it's quick and easy to cook fish, and it saves time. Customers also say it’s impossible to screw up.
"...Very easy to use. Fill the drip tray with some water, preheat the roaster, put the fish in for desired time and that’s it!..." Read more
"This is a beautiful appliance. Easy to use and cooks food perfectly. Pay attention to the packaging notes when opening up...." Read more
"...I even roast vegetables on it. Quick, easy, tastes great, and I eat healthier and don't eat out much anymore...." Read more
"...food on it when I saw the picture of it, but the instructions does not suggest cooking for 4...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the smoke in the roasting pan. Some mention that it has a water tray to catch the smoke, while others say that a fire started inside the roaster. They also say that the oil from the fish will catch fire and start smoke.
"...Less smell due to full lid and vent with filter• Low smoke due to water tray to catch drippings•..." Read more
"...One of the fish almost caught fire because it part of the fish touched the bottom burner. You need to watch it close and keep an eye on it...." Read more
"...Functionally the grill is excellent. Good smoke absorption, quick cooking time, very simple operation, and relatively easy cleaning..." Read more
"...It is not smokeless or order free, however. Oil from the fish will catch fire and start smoke and stink up your kitchen. Cleaning is NOT easy...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the temperature control of the roasting pan. They mention that the heat is really intense, making it easy to overcook the fish. They also say that the plug and cord are very hot to the touch, and that the upper heating element stopped heating.
"...There are no temperature settings on this roaster but it doesn’t seem to make a difference in cooking...." Read more
"...roasting some veggies for an additional 15 minutes, the plug and cord are very hot to the touch. They should never be hot...." Read more
"...Also, you cannot control the temperature other than just using the timer...." Read more
"...All previous units failed fatally when the upper heating element stopped heating...." Read more
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• Better tasting fish due to direct heating from top and bottom in close proximity to the fish
• Less smell due to full lid and vent with filter
• Low smoke due to water tray to catch drippings
• Works really well for oily fish like mackerel, salmon, black cod
• Easy to disassemble and clean, no need to wipe down the kitchen afterwards
Very easy to use. Fill the drip tray with some water, preheat the roaster, put the fish in for desired time and that’s it! The roaster has top and bottom heating elements so there isn’t as much of a need to turn the fish and risk breaking it up, but since you can only set a timer, not temperature, you may want turn to insure even cooking since the top heating element sits closer to the fish than the bottom one. I have never had an issue with flareups like one of the reviewers, but I don’t apply a lot of oil or marinades to my fish – maybe that was the cause. Since it is fully lidded with only a small vent with a filter at the top, very little of fish smell comes out of the unit unlike cooking it over the stove. I normally put the unit on a cookie sheet on the stove and turn on the range hood. Any fish smell coming out of the vent goes right out of the house.
Clean up is really easy. The bottom tray, drip pan and grill pulls away from the heating element and the base so you can carry it to the sink and wash it. The top comes apart similar to the bottom but has a few more latches to remove the individual pieces. The heating elements can be wiped down after they cool. I clean mine after each use so it still looks as good as new after owning it for 2 years. I’m not sure what some of these other people do to theirs for it to rust. . .
Very happy with the purchase. It allowed me to enjoy cooking and eating fish again.
The catalytic exhaust on the top works okay, but it isn't a miracle machine. The house will smell far *less* fishy than if you pan fried or baked fish in your kitchen but there is still a bit of smell which is generated when you cook the fish. A bit unavoidable.
You will want to read the full instructions and ensure you *always* cook with water. If you do not, it will smell a lot more like fish and the inside of the machine will be covered in soot. It's a hard lesson to learn once if you forget the water! It is significantly messier to clean out afterwards as well - let alone it being a fire hazard.
The only negative I have to say is that I think Zojirushi skimped out on the top reflector piece. The machine is made up of five different large metal components:
- Top Lid - Coated in a silverish finish. This is a steel lid and reacts to magnets. The coating seems durable.
- Bottom Container - Coated in a black finish. This is also made of steel and reacts to magnets. This coating seems durable to me so long as you don't leave water in the machine 24/7.
- Grilling Grate - Polished stainless steel and does not react to magnets (as it should be). This will truly resist rusting.
- Bottom Floating Reflector - This is made from aluminum and does not react to magnets. This is good as it is where the drippings go, and ideal that it is not a low quality (ferric) stainless steel.
- Top Lid Reflector - This is where Zojirushi skimped out, the reflector is a lower qualify (ferric) stainless steel that magnets react to. The first use, any popping moisture in your fillet onto the reflector will patina it because the metal is reacting. For sure, this will be the weakest long-term component of the machine. I was disappointed to see that this was not aluminum like the bottom reflector or proper non-ferric stainless steel like the grill. I took a point away for this as the cost increase for the material to have been higher quality would have been minimal and drastically benefitted the consumer. Attached is a picture after the 20ish times of use which is actual discoloration of the metal.
Overall, I still recommend the machine.
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2023
The catalytic exhaust on the top works okay, but it isn't a miracle machine. The house will smell far *less* fishy than if you pan fried or baked fish in your kitchen but there is still a bit of smell which is generated when you cook the fish. A bit unavoidable.
You will want to read the full instructions and ensure you *always* cook with water. If you do not, it will smell a lot more like fish and the inside of the machine will be covered in soot. It's a hard lesson to learn once if you forget the water! It is significantly messier to clean out afterwards as well - let alone it being a fire hazard.
The only negative I have to say is that I think Zojirushi skimped out on the top reflector piece. The machine is made up of five different large metal components:
- Top Lid - Coated in a silverish finish. This is a steel lid and reacts to magnets. The coating seems durable.
- Bottom Container - Coated in a black finish. This is also made of steel and reacts to magnets. This coating seems durable to me so long as you don't leave water in the machine 24/7.
- Grilling Grate - Polished stainless steel and does not react to magnets (as it should be). This will truly resist rusting.
- Bottom Floating Reflector - This is made from aluminum and does not react to magnets. This is good as it is where the drippings go, and ideal that it is not a low quality (ferric) stainless steel.
- Top Lid Reflector - This is where Zojirushi skimped out, the reflector is a lower qualify (ferric) stainless steel that magnets react to. The first use, any popping moisture in your fillet onto the reflector will patina it because the metal is reacting. For sure, this will be the weakest long-term component of the machine. I was disappointed to see that this was not aluminum like the bottom reflector or proper non-ferric stainless steel like the grill. I took a point away for this as the cost increase for the material to have been higher quality would have been minimal and drastically benefitted the consumer. Attached is a picture after the 20ish times of use which is actual discoloration of the metal.
Overall, I still recommend the machine.
I cooked Salmon the first night. I added lemon olive oil and spices. No skin or bones. I set the timer for 12 minutes. It was thick salmon. Turned out excellent! Very moist. Make sure water is added to the plastic tray when using.
Next night boneless/skinless chicken breasts. Set the timer for 15 minutes after first preheating for 2 minutes. Olive oil and spices. Best chicken breasts I’ve ever made. Moist with a slight crisp on both sides. Cooked to perfection. No pink.
This is one impressive appliance. It has made me set my air fryer to the back of the counter.
I also own a Zojirushi Rice Cooker. I am very impressed with their products.
There are no temperature settings on this roaster but it doesn’t seem to make a difference in cooking.
Tonight I will try steak but I will set the timer less then the suggested setting so I will get a red center.
This item is easy to clean. Wipe the burners off after it cools down so you won’t get any smoke. Which, by the way, there was absolutely none! Besides the first heating out of the package. There is also no odors.
Everything comes apart for cleaning and the spatula that comes with it is genius!
This is a keeper.
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2021
I cooked Salmon the first night. I added lemon olive oil and spices. No skin or bones. I set the timer for 12 minutes. It was thick salmon. Turned out excellent! Very moist. Make sure water is added to the plastic tray when using.
Next night boneless/skinless chicken breasts. Set the timer for 15 minutes after first preheating for 2 minutes. Olive oil and spices. Best chicken breasts I’ve ever made. Moist with a slight crisp on both sides. Cooked to perfection. No pink.
This is one impressive appliance. It has made me set my air fryer to the back of the counter.
I also own a Zojirushi Rice Cooker. I am very impressed with their products.
There are no temperature settings on this roaster but it doesn’t seem to make a difference in cooking.
Tonight I will try steak but I will set the timer less then the suggested setting so I will get a red center.
This item is easy to clean. Wipe the burners off after it cools down so you won’t get any smoke. Which, by the way, there was absolutely none! Besides the first heating out of the package. There is also no odors.
Everything comes apart for cleaning and the spatula that comes with it is genius!
This is a keeper.
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But I love it easy to clean and use as well. No smoke or no smell.
Reviewed in Canada on January 9, 2023
But I love it easy to clean and use as well. No smoke or no smell.